The Currency analytics
By Maheen Hernandez
Visa struck a deal with Bridge. The payments giant wants to let businesses and fintech developers issue Visa cards that run on stablecoins, creating what could become a massive…
Bridge got bought by Stripe and focuses on stablecoin infrastructure. The partnership targets Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East for rollout.
Crypto platforms jumped in fast. Phantom and MetaMask integrated these cards already.
Both platforms serve millions of users who can now make seamless stablecoin transactions. The move could flip how people see stablecoins - from speculative trading tools to…
Bridge operates under Stripe ownership and expanded infrastructure to support wider stablecoin adoption. Stripe's Head of Crypto Tomer Barel called the Visa partnership strategic.
The timing looks pretty good. Stablecoin market cap surged over the past year.
CoinMarketCap data shows leading stablecoins like USDT and USDC hit combined market cap above $130 billion as of February 2026.
Visa's network spans over 80 million merchant locations globally as of March 2026. The collaboration positions the companies to capitalize on growing demand for digital currency…
Bridge CEO David Singleton invests in scalable solutions for seamless Visa network integration.
Other fintech companies took notice. A Bloomberg report from March 3, 2026 indicated several firms consider similar partnerships for cross-border payments using stablecoins.
The trend reflects broader financial industry shifts as companies seek innovative blockchain technology applications.
Bridge COO Sarah Li called the Visa partnership a crucial milestone. Li said leveraging Visa's extensive network helps Bridge facilitate seamless crypto-to-fiat conversions…
Industry watchers pay close attention, especially given recent traditional market volatility.
The expansion impacts remittance services significantly. Global remittances process an estimated $700 billion annually, and stablecoins promise reduced fees and faster…
Cards already operate across 18 countries but expansion plans remain ambitious. The companies didn't specify exact timelines for rolling out to additional regions.